Montclair YMCA (Brookdale School SACC)

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff.

Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff. Regulation: Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff. 10/24/2025 Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 5 regularly scheduled staff.

Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff. 10/24/2025 Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 5 regularly scheduled staff. Regulation: As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) — Ensure that 3 staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire, 6 staff complete annual orientation training, and that documentation is maintained on file at the center and includes the name of the person or organiza

Ensure that 3 staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire, 6 staff complete annual orientation training, and that documentation is maintained on file at the center and includes the name of the person or organization that provided the training. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) — Submit to the OOL the center’s current staff records checklist that includes all current staff and sponsor representative. Ensure that all staff and sponsor representative submitted a CARI for the center’s renewal and indicate t

Submit to the OOL the center’s current staff records checklist that includes all current staff and sponsor representative. Ensure that all staff and sponsor representative submitted a CARI for the center’s renewal and indicate the date cleared (or date submitted if not yet cleared) and that orientation training dates recorded have been conducted within the preceding 12 months for each staff member. Regulation: The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal.

Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. Regulation: When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(3) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 6 regularly scheduled staff.

Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 6 regularly scheduled staff. Regulation: As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Conduct and document fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center.

Conduct and document fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills.

Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) — Ensure that at least two staff member who have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at the center at all times.

Ensure that at least two staff member who have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at the center at all times. Regulation: First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) — Complete and maintain on file a Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL.

Complete and maintain on file a Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL. Regulation: The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment; the name(s), home and work address(es), home and work telephone number(s) and signature(s) of the parent(s); the name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) of any person(s) authorized by the parent(s) to visit the child at the center and/or take the child from the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a)1; and the name, address, and telephone number of the child's health care provider; signed authorization from the parent(s) for emergency medical treatment; the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b); the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b).; health information for each child, as follows: for early childhood programs, a record of the child’s health examination and immunizations, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a); and for school-age child care programs, a record of the parent’s statement concerning the child’s health, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(b).

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure Epi-pens are accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider, and that two are present when two are required by the plan.

Ensure Epi-pens are accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider, and that two are present when two are required by the plan. Regulation: The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1).

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure required prescribed medication are accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider for 1 named child.

Ensure required prescribed medication are accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider for 1 named child. Regulation: The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1).

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.

Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 6 regularly scheduled staff. 3/36/2025 Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 2 regularly scheduled staff.

Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 6 regularly scheduled staff. 3/36/2025 Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 2 regularly scheduled staff. Regulation: As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. 3/26/2025 Ensure that CARI background checks are completed a

Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. 3/26/2025 Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 5 regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. Regulation: As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to consent to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member's employment at the center.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Submit to the OOL the center’s current staff records checklist that includes all current staff and sponsor representative. Ensure that all staff and sponsor representative submitted a CARI for the center’s renewal and indicate the

Submit to the OOL the center’s current staff records checklist that includes all current staff and sponsor representative. Ensure that all staff and sponsor representative submitted a CARI for the center’s renewal and indicate the date cleared (or date submitted if not yet cleared) and that orientation training dates recorded have been conducted within the preceding 12 months for each staff member. Regulation: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure Epi-pens are accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider, an that two are present when two are required by the plan. 9/22/2025 Ensure Epi-pens are accompanied by a spe

Ensure Epi-pens are accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider, an that two are present when two are required by the plan. 9/22/2025 Ensure Epi-pens are accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider for 3 children. 1/21/2026: Missing for 1 named child Regulation: (9) The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. The center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40- 12.5.e(1).

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure required prescribed medication are accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider for 1 named child. 9/23/2025 Ensure required prescribed medication are accompanied by a s

Ensure required prescribed medication are accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider for 1 named child. 9/23/2025 Ensure required prescribed medication are accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider for 2 named children. Regulation: (9) The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. The center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40- 12.5.e(1).

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) — Ensure that at least two staff member who have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at the center at all times.

Ensure that at least two staff member who have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at the center at all times. Regulation: First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. The first aid and CPR training shall include a hands-on training component in addition to any online training coursework.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Conduct and document fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center.

Conduct and document fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. The center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills.

Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.1(b) — Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Application and all required documents for the center's license renewal.

Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Application and all required documents for the center's license renewal. Regulation: A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(g) — Ensure that 3 staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire, 6 staff complete annual orientation training, and that documentation is maintained on file at the center and includes the name of the person or organizatio

Ensure that 3 staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire, 6 staff complete annual orientation training, and that documentation is maintained on file at the center and includes the name of the person or organization that provided the training. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used.